Le Corps de Garde
4.3
Excellent(59 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Saint-Martin-de-Ré
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Set in a 17th-century building, this hotel overlooks the marina in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. It offers free Wi-Fi and spacious guestrooms, each with a private bathroom, TV, sofa and views of the sea or harbour.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Saint-Martin-de-Ré
Available Rooms
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 376 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 4 Single • 322 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King or 2 King • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 4 Single
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
4.3
Excellent(59 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.3
Lovely old historical property run within their home by Pascal and his family. Perfect location at the harbour mouth with sea views and close to all the restaurants. Comfortable beds and a lovely breakfast in the room or in the parlour area.
Pascal was very welcoming and attentive.
There are a lot of stairs if you struggle with them.
4.3
Location is top. Rooms quite big and are beautiful decorated and suggest to take a room with harbour view.
Personally we prefer breakfast in the beautiful reception/lounge room as we don't like to have breakfast on/in bed. Our shower was not working perfectly. Beds and bathrooms were not cleaned daily and wet towels not replaced
4.3
lovely quirky style
4.3
location was excellent. lovely staff
breakfast was limited.
4.3
Fantastic location and characterful property
An odd selection of linen and antique objects for sale in the main room made it look messy.
4.3
The hotel was more like a Chambres d’Hotes, very spacious, well located on the quay with views to the lighthouse and harbour. The decor was fascinatingly French and the owner ( or wife) operated a boutique from which guests could purchase a range of fashionable items. We were free to come and go as we pleased, our room was delightful with a view of the port and town and breakfast was adequate. Our room was a good size and we could leave the window and blind ajar to allow ventilation. The bed was comfortable and we appreciated the sofa. We appreciated the good coffee at breakfast.
This was the only property which did not provide a kettle or facilités to make tea/ coffee. The waste bins were tiny and we were told that no member of staff would enter our room to clean or remove rubbish due to Covid restrictions, we had to ask for replacement towels of the shy but very pleasant young woman. Given the cost of the room for a 4 night stay, customer care was minimal. To get to the hotel by car we had to telephone the Corps de Garde to obtain the code to lift the barrier into that part of the town. The proprietor greeted us warmly on arrival, indicated where we could park ( very convenient and no charge) and kindly reserved dinner for us in a nearby restaurant, after that he remained very much in the background and the two young women in the kitchen dealt with any queries we had.
The shower over the bath was only partially working and only soap was provided. The towels were rather worn. A small bottle of water was provide on arrival but nothing more after that and no fridge for our own water. Breakfasts were adequate but absolutely no variety of choice. The reception area was rather untidy and unwelcoming and lights were left on throughout the day which seemed wasteful to us in a time of heatwave.
Our departure was somewhat scrambled due to finding our car parking bay had been taped off without warning, thé young woman helpfully wrote a note for the authorities and eventually the proprietor explained it was due to the visit of a government official and there was no need to worry about being towed away. Needless to say we ate breakfast very quickly and left in such a hurry that my husband discovered he only had one shoe out of a pair!
4.3
AN exceptional hotel, full of charm, character and comfort.
4.3
A truly charming house. Very cosy, great atmosphere.
4.3
This is an amazingly special place to stay and discover Île de Ré, perfectly located in a building with history and character. Our room had views over the “ecluse” of the port of Saint Martin. Overall, great!
We could have used a bit more of amenities as we were staying there for a week.
4.3
Great quirky place to stay
Different to all those chain hotels.
A treat
4.3
Great location
4.3
Superb location on the port of St Martin; such an interesting house full of historical association & detail. Very well appointed room with harbour views. Charming, super helpful staff. Generous breakfast with copious amounts of tea & coffee. Safe bike storage. Easy access to come & go freely straight into St Martin.
A small suggestion and not a complaint. It might not fit in with the ambiance… but a kettle with tea/coffee in the room would be lovely .. to continue enjoying the view!
4.3
Very friendly welcome and friendly and helpful owners and staff. Right on the port of St Martin en Ré but surprsingly quiet despite the busy long weekend. Hotel has an old world charm in keeping with the style of the island
The table d'hôte food and service were excellent and a good selection of wines.
Perfect for a romantic get away from it break.
Highly recommended
The cappucino at breakfast- not cappucino or evene café au lait!!
4.3
The decoration is dated and does not look everywhere super clean. The shower water temperature could not be adjusted and we got only very hot water. The service is ok with nice staff but some of them look a little strange. Finally someone knocked at the bedroom door of my 23 year old daughter at around 5.00am et again at 6.00am. Very annoying with a very uncomfortable feeling for her. We won’t go back. On top we left earlier but 50% of the 3 nights cancelled were charged. I thought that due to the Covid pandemic we could benefit from more flexibility.
The decoration is dated and does not look everywhere super clean. The shower water temperature could not be adjusted and we got only very hot water. The service is ok with nice staff but some of them look a little strange. Finally someone knocked at the bedroom door of my 23 year old daughter at around 5.00am et again at 6.00am. Very annoying with a very uncomfortable feeling for her. We won’t go back. On top we left earlier but 50% of the 3 nights cancelled were charged. I thought that due to the Covid pandemic we could benefit from more flexibility.
4.3
The check in was very easy and Pascal was a very polite and helpful owner. The location was excellent
The room could have been cleaned more often and the waste baskets emptied daily. With temperatures reaching 28 degs at night I would have liked some form of air conditioning.
4.3
A charming family run hotel run by lovely people, full of character and interest.
Beautiful log fire, warm and cosy.
Comfortable beds a very special place!.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Saint-Martin-de-Ré?
The average price for a rental in Saint-Martin-de-Ré is $174 per night. This rental is $2 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Le Corps de Garde. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Corps de Garde pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Le Corps de Garde?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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